Tuesday, April 9th, 2019

Love the vibe at King Street Coffeehouse, and always great to see my friends Paul and Barbara Shaffer! I'll open a songwriter-centric evening which will also feature sets from two of Pennsylvania's best, Steve Quelet and Kevin Neidig.

Sunday, June 30th, 2019

Webster's Bookstore Cafe

Music Brunch - solo - Noon - 2pm

133 E. Beaver Avenue State College, PA 16801

Sunday, September 22nd, 2019

Webster's Bookstore Cafe

Music Brunch - solo - Noon - 2pm

133 E. Beaver Avenue State College, PA 16801

Past Dates

Saturday, November 10th, 2018

NERFA

Singer Songwriter Heaven Showcase - TBD

Crowne Plaza Hotel Stamford, CT USA

Happy to be included again as part of an outstanding lineup at Singer Songwriter Heaven guerrilla showcases.

Friday, November 9th, 2018

NERFA

Fool's Hill Music Guerrilla Showcase - TBD

Crowne Plaza Hotel Stamford, CT

Thursday, November 8th, 2018

NERFA

Midnight Hoot - 11:59

Crowne Plaza Hotel Stamford, CT USA

Honored to again be a part of NERFA President Michael Kornfeld's Midnight Hoot. I'll be playing somewhere between midnight and, well, when it's done!

Friday, October 26th, 2018

Avenue 209 Coffeehouse

Jim Colbert solo at Avenue 209 - 7:00

209 Bellefonte Ave Lock Haven, PA 16823 Uni 570 748-6738

Price: Free, tips welcome

Always fun to play "up da Haven," I'll be doing a 2 hour solo show with both guitar and ukulele. But probably not at the same time.

Sunday, October 21st, 2018

Friendship House Concerts

Opening for Friction Farm - TBD

Pittsburgh, PA

Details to come - opening up for the wonderful duo Friction Farm, in one of my favorite house concert settings!

Friday, September 28th, 2018

Live@Five on The FREQ

5:00 -5:30-ish...

Saturday, July 28th, 2018

Grange Fair Grounds

PCO Farm Fest - Noon

Centre Hall, PA 16828

Steve Van Hook and I will be performing at various locations throughout Farm Fest!

Saturday, July 14th, 2018

Willard Building Plaza

Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts Incidental Music - 2:30-3:30

Wednesday, November 29th, 2017

Thursday, November 9th, 2017

NERFA- Crowne Plaza Stamford Hotel

NERFA - Varies

Stamford, CT

Details to come! I'll be playing at least one guerrilla showcase, and any other chance I get to share some tunes at this sometimes overwhelming, always amazing conference for the Northeast Regional Folk Alliance.

Saturday, October 28th, 2017

Happy to be returning to Susquehanna Folk Music Society's Fall Coffeehouse series. This multiple-artist evening will also include my good friend Russ Rentler joining me on a few tunes. Full lineup for the evening when it's announced! Fort Hunter Barn is a really cool venue, and the coffeehouse always has a nice mix of styles and performers, anything from solo classical guitar to raucous bluegrass and old times fare. C'mon down!

Friday, October 27th, 2017

Avenue 209 Coffeehouse

Split bill with Steve Van Hook - 7:00

209 Bellefonte Ave Lock Haven, PA 16823 570 748-6738

Price: Donations welcome

Happy to be back in the Haven and splitting the evening with my good friend Steve. This shall be fun!

Sunday, October 22nd, 2017

Friday, October 6th, 2017

Folk Project Fall Getaway

Fall Getaway - all weekend!

Camp Bernie NJ

Oct. 6-8 2017

Happy to be returning (as a guest) to this amazing, affordable weekend just over the New Jersey border. While I'm not a scheduled performer or teaching artist, I will be performing in jams, the open mic... pretty much wherever and whenever I can during the weekend!

Elated to be performing on Live at Five on the FREQ, 98.7 Friday July 28. There is room in the studio for audience, drop me a note if you'd like to be part of that!

Saturday, July 15th, 2017

Central PA Festival of the Arts Songwriter Showcase

Singer Songwriter Showcase - 5:00-8:00

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza, Fraser Street State College, PA 16801

Price: Free!

Happy to be hosting the first annual Singer Songwriter Showcase at the newly-created Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza on Fraser Street. (Outside the DSCID and CBICC offices; across from Target.) Performing songwriters will include:

Friday, July 14th, 2017

Join me for an hour of unplugged originals and esoteric covers in the Willard Plaza for CPFA Incidental Music.

Sunday, June 25th, 2017

Webster's Bookstore Cafe

Music Brunch with Steve Van Hook - 12 noon - 2:00

133 E. Beaver Avenue State College, PA 16801

Price: free

Brunch runs approx. 11-3, music is noon - 2. Join Steve Van Hook and me for an early afternoon of originals and esoteric covers... expect anything from songs about meatballs to Mad King Ludwig to speculation on what Jesus would drive. In the community hub of State College, Webster's!

Friday, June 23rd, 2017

Lemont Village Green, with Steve Van Hook

LVG Summer Solstice Celebration with Steve Van Hook - 7:30

123 Mt. Nittany Road Lemont, PA U.S

Price: free!

Saturday, February 4th, 2017

Fort Hunter Barn

SFMS Winter Coffeehouse - 7:00

New Cumberland, PA 17070

Price: donations welcome

To be confirmed! It's always a treat to be part of the Susquehanna Folk Music Society Coffeehouse, a 3-hour, multiple artist evening that might typically include singer songwriters, harmony, bluegrass, old timey, and more. A great time, in a great room (Fort Hunter Barn.)

Saturday, December 10th, 2016

Festival of Trees

Festival of Trees - TBD

Penn State Ag Arena University Park, PA 16801

Price: Free

I'm happy to be playing Festival of Trees for the first time in about ten years. Details to come.

Sunday, November 6th, 2016

Court House Concerts

We're About Nine, Abbie Gardner, Jim Colbert - 2:00 pm

16 Court Street Merrick, NY 11566

Price: $20 donation

You know how sometimes, dreams come true? I've always wanted to open for We're About Nine. November 6 it happens. This is going to be a spectacular afternoon of music with some of my favorite people in the world (both the performers, and in the audience.) I remember in my first year of performing, Darryl Purpose told me "you know you did something right when they ask you back." This is my fifth time at Court House, and I couldn't be happier. This event will sell out, make reservations now if you want to join us!

Friday, March 27th, 2015

Delighted to finally be in synch with King Street after several years of trying, and two years of sitting with Paul and Barbara at the Formals at NERFA. Equally delighted to be sharing the evening with the talented duo of Hannah Bingman and Doug McMinn. This will be a fun evening!

Sunday, October 26th, 2014

Singer Songwriter Heaven

Opening for Jory Nash - potluck at 2, music at 3

44 Main Street Poughquag, NY 12570 917 734 8851

Price: TBD

Happy to be playing underneath the banner I designed for Singer Songwriter Heaven, and opening for the dynamic Jory Nash! This will be a fun show, and there is nothing better than playing for a true listening audience!

Sunday, October 19th, 2014

Looking forward to opening for the uber-talented Marci Gellar, thanks to my dear friends at the Borderline Folk Music Club. More details to come! www.marcigellar.com

Sunday, October 12th, 2014

Webster's Music Brunch

Songwriter's brunch with Steve Van Hook and Doug Irwin - Noon - 2 pm.

133 E. Beaver Avenue State College, PA 16801

Price: free, donations welcome!

Brunch runs 11-3, music from noon to two. Happy to sharing a songwriter's afternoon with my good friends Steve and Doug. Webster's has wonderful food, exquisite coffees and teas, and, well, is pretty much the coolest place in State College. You should join us!

Wednesday, July 16th, 2014

Culinary Day at South Hills! - Sammy Cannillo and I will play 5-6 (event runs 12-6)

480 Waupelani Dr State College, PA 16801 1-888-282-7427

Price: free!

Part of Culinary Week in State College. 20-30 food vendors, 6-10 chef cooking demos and live music throughout the day. I am happy to be sharing my set with the talented Sammy Cannillo! We'll mostly be doing our own songs, but may have a bit of overlap on one or two.

Saturday, June 21st, 2014

This lyric-driven approach to songwriting for the beginner focuses on the hardest part: picking up the pen and getting started! 3 hour workshop. You need not play an instrument to participate. If you have songs you want feedback on, bring one in to share! The workshop content will be applicable to most musical genres including country, folk, pop, rap and hip hop. Participants will be given handouts and a CD, but should bring pen/pencil and writing paper notebook.

Friday, October 25th, 2013

A celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Jawbone Coffeehouse, featuring artists that were there the first time around, and some of us who wish we had been. Tim Craven, Hannah Bingman, and more!

Friday, October 11th, 2013

Alabaster Coffee company

Live at Alabaster Coffee Roasters - 6:00

Pine Street Williamsport, PA

Price: free, donations gladly accepted

Best coffee in the civilized world.

Sunday, August 25th, 2013

Borderline Folk Music Club

Borderline Music Picnic! - Noon - 6 p.m.

New City Volunteer Ambulance Corps, 200 Congers Road New City, NY

Price: Free!

The theme this year will be the folk & bluegrass music of the 60s. I will be one of 15 performers doing sets of 15 minutes each. One of the songs we will each perform will be from the 60s. Another will be one of their own songs that was influenced by the music of the 60s, and anything goes for #3.

In addition there will be a one hour workshop by some of the older performers who were (ahem) actually there back in the 60s and part of the folk scene at that time. The discussion should be very informative as well as educational.

The jam and song circle will be led by the Roger Sprung.

This is going to be an excellent end to the summer, and I am looking forward to enlisting my friend Josh Joffen to sprinkle some magic on my set!

Sunday, July 21st, 2013

I'm happy to be returning for a Music Brunch at the best place in State College, but also elated that my friend Walt Whitmer... without a doubt, one of the best songwriters in Penn's Valley, and that is an area filled with great musicians... will be joining me. This is going to be fun!

Sunday, March 24th, 2013

Always fun to play at the Maple Harvest festival... best pancakes and syrup around!

Friday, March 1st, 2013

Webster's Bookstore Cafe (David Newman Gallery)

Black, White and Other Useful Colours: Illustrations by Jim Colbert - 6-7 reception; music by Brad Yoder immediately following

133 E. Beaver Avenue State College, PA 16801

Price: free

My first solo exhibition of my artwork. The illustrations will be up all month long; reception is Friday March 1 from 6-7, with music following immediately afterwards by Brad Yoder.

Friday, February 22nd, 2013

Avenue 209 Coffeehouse

Live at 209! - 7:00-9:00

209 Bellefonte Ave Lock Haven, PA 16823 Uni 570 748-6738

Price: pass the hat

Glad to be returning to the best place in Lock Haven, Avenue 209 Coffee!

Friday, February 1st, 2013

Alabaster Coffee company

Solo at Alabaster Coffee - 6:00 - 8:00

Pine Street Williamsport, PA

Price: pass the hat

An overdue return to one of my favorite places in the world, Alabaster Coffee Co. in Williamsport, PA. (BTW... I'll be exhibiting some of my artwork here in April 2013, too!) Come join me for new songs, old favorites and maybe a few covers, too!

Sunday, December 9th, 2012

Webster's Music Brunch

Webster's Music Brunch with Hannah Bingman - 12-2

133 E. Beaver Avenue State College, PA 16801

Price: $3 suggested donation

Brunch runs 10-3; Hannah and I will perform from 12-2. Not your typical holiday fare!

Friday, July 6th, 2012

My first time playing Harrisburg in a number of years. Midtown is an excellent bookstore and has a wonderful performance space in their new location... come out early and shop, it's "James Keelaghan recommended!"

Sunday, July 1st, 2012

Maryland Songwriter's Showcase

Songwriter's Showcase - details to be determined

Friday, June 29th, 2012

Lemont Village Green

Lemont Village Green with Cynthia Mazzant - 7:00 - 9:00

123 Mt. Nittany Road Lemont, PA U.S

Price: Free!

Behind the Center for Well-Being, Lemont. C'mon out and bring some lawn chairs, kids, dogs, what have you...

Thursday, May 24th, 2012

Webster's Bookstore Cafe

Diana Wagner and Jim Colbert - 7:00 - 9:00

133 E. Beaver Avenue State College, PA 16801

Price: pass the hat

Traditional and contemporary folk music performed on a variety of instruments, from one of my favorite folks, Diana Wagner, from Salisbury MD! I'll share the evening with the theme of "songs I mostly play that much, and some I do..."

Thursday, May 3rd, 2012

Webster's Bookstore Cafe

Webster's Wide Open Mic hosted by Jim Colbert - 6-8

State College, PA 16801

Price: free!

Bring it and sing it as we kick off the Wide Open Mics at Webster's! Come listen or play... poets, stand up, musicians all welcome. Small PA provided.

Tuesday, April 17th, 2012

Webster's Bookstore Cafe

Jim Colbert, Michelle Katz & Doug Irwin - 7:00 - 9:00

133 E. Beaver Avenue State College, PA 16801

Price: pass the hat

Kicking off some live local music at the soon-to-be-reopened Webster's Bookstore Cafe with my good friends Doug and Michelle. Come join us and check out the "new digs!"

Sunday, March 25th, 2012

Shaver's Creek has held this annual festival since 1984 to celebrate the first harvest of the new year and help people learn about the maple sugaring process — both in colonial times and the present day. At the festival you can:

learn how to identify and tap sugar maple trees and visit the Sugar Shack to see sap being turned into syrup!

Friday, March 23rd, 2012

Returning to Billtown for the first time in a couple years, opening for the wonderful Carolann Solebello.

Saturday, February 25th, 2012

Acoustic Brew 20th Anniversary Show!

Acoustic Brew 20th Anniversary Show "pre-show" - to be determined

Innovation Park State College, PA 16802 USA

Price: Free! Donations towards Acoustic

Simple Gifts will headline this 20th anniversary gala, free to the public! A host of local performers will play sets throughout the afternoon and evening, including Callanish and Andy Tolins and friends. I will perform with Holly Foy!

Sunday, December 4th, 2011

Court House Concerts

Opening for Pesky J. Nixon - TBD

16 Court Street Merrick, NY 11566

Price: TBD

Coming back to Court House Concerts always feels like coming home... nobody makes me feel more welcome than the Long Island fans. Happy to be opening for Falcon Ridge standout Pesky J. Nixon!

Saturday, November 12th, 2011

Avenue 209 Coffeehouse

Jim Colbert and Hannah Bingman - 7:00

209 Bellefonte Ave Lock Haven, PA 16823 570 748-6738

Price: pass that hat!

Been too long since I've played at Avenue 209, and it's been too long since I've shared the evening with the always-delightful Hannah Bingman.

Saturday, October 29th, 2011

St. Thomas Roasters

Live in Linglestown! - 7:00

5951 Linglestown Road Linglestown, PA 17112 717.526.4171

Price: pass the hat

Special thanks to Henry Koretzky for the referral for this - St. Thomas Roaster's is a wonderful little shop in Linglestown, right by Harrisburg. Been there a couple times to hear Henry and KJ; good people, and a good venue with a strong sense of community. It just don't get much better than that. Try the tanzanian peaberry coffee - I think it might actually be a bit better than my beloved roast from The Cheese Shoppe in State College.

Friday, October 28th, 2011

Cafe Lemont

Cafe Lemont Unplugged! - 6:00 - 8:00

921 Pike Street Lemont, PA 16851

Price: pass the hat!

Sunday, September 25th, 2011

Democratic Fundraiser - details tba

Democratic fundraising picnic - 4:00 - 6:00

tba State College, PA 16803

Price: details tbd

save the date!

Friday, September 23rd, 2011

Café Lemont

Cafe Lemont Unplugged! - 6:00 - 8:00

921 Pike Street, suite 103 Lemont, PA 16851 (814) 321-4337

Price: pass that hat!

Back at my new "home court," the lovely Café Lemont! This is a home football game weekend, but let's see what happens...

Saturday, September 3rd, 2011

Gateway Lodge country Inn Resort & Spa

Bed & Brew Weekend in Cook Forest - during dinner and around the campfire!

Friday, July 15th, 2011

Free, informal outdoor set during the Central PA Festival of the Arts. Original music, maybe a friend or two, maybe just me...

Friday, April 29th, 2011

Cafe Lemont

Live in Lemont! - 6:00 -8:00

921 Pike Street Lemont, PA 16851

Price: pass the hat

I've had a lot of fun playing these true unplugged shows at this wonderful addition to Lemont! We'll try this on a Friday this time and see what happens... so either close out your work week, or jump into the weekend and join me!

Saturday, March 19th, 2011

West Kish Coffeehouse

West Kish Coffeehouse - 7:00 sharp

3820 W. Main Street Belleville, PA 17004 USA 717-935-2337

Price: Always free!

I'm always happy to play at West Kish, quite possibly the best audience around... West Kish has been around for a decade now, and I'm pleased to have been one of the first performers from "over the mountain" to have played there. I'll split the evening with Hannah Bingman. We'll each do about an hour long set. Look for some singalongs and maybe even a banjo tune or two.

Saturday, February 19th, 2011

East-West Crossings

The Warmth of Winter Concert - 7:00 - 10:00

201 Elmwood Street Lemont, PA 16851

Price: Donations welcome

Celebrate "the warmth of winter" with this special multi-artist show at East-West Crossings featuring Jim Colbert, Doug Irwin, Cole Hans and Charlie Lumpkins.

Saturday, February 5th, 2011

Avenue 209 Coffeehouse

Live in Lock Haven! - 7:00

209 Bellefonte Ave Lock Haven, PA 16823 570 748-6738

Price: pass the hat

...always love to play the 'Haven!

Saturday, January 29th, 2011

Cafe Lemont

Live in Lemont! - 6:00 - 8:00

921 Pike Street Lemont, PA 16851

Price: pass the hat

I love Café Lemont! A truly intimate, unplugged setting... it'd be like playing to friends in your living room, if your living room had kick-ass lattes and amazing wraps! (And if your living room does... hey, invite me over!) Lovely venue in a lovely village.

Monday, December 27th, 2010

Avenue 209 Coffeehouse

SHOW CANCELLED - 7:00

209 Bellefonte Ave Lock Haven, PA 16823 Uni 570 748-6738

Saturday, December 11th, 2010

SHOW CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER Songwriters in the Round in God's Country, Coudersport, PA. I am pleased to return to the Songwriter's Roundtable with my friends Meg, Sharon and Carolann. The area is gorgeous, the audience is appreciative and loves a good songwriter... it's an easy drive from SC/Bellefonte or Lock Haven; come on up to the northern tier and join us!

Saturday, November 13th, 2010

Café Lemont

Live in Lemont! - 6:00 - 8:00

921 Pike Street, suite 103 Lemont, PA 16851 (814) 321-4337

Price: pass the hat

I'm delighted to be able to come play at this wonderful new addition to Lemont. Come join me!

Saturday, September 18th, 2010

Avenue 209 Coffeehouse

Jim Colbert & Fieldstone (duo) - TBD

209 Bellefonte Ave Lock Haven, PA 16823 Uni 570 748-6738

Price: Donations welcome

I'll be splitting the evening with Fieldstone in duo formation, Bekki & Mark Titchner. It's been several years since we've shared a show, and promises to be a lot of fun. LHU is back by this point, so we're hoping for a nice crowd for Fieldstone's Avenue debut!

Saturday, August 21st, 2010

I'm happy to be back and part of the Songwriting Workshop at Hickory Fest, quite possibly my favorite music festival. Lots of great artists on tap for the festival, including Rowan Cunningham band, Joe Craven and more. The workshop is free if you're at the festival, so stop by and check it out!

Saturday, August 14th, 2010

Cool Beans Coffee & Tea

Bellefonte Songwriters - 2:00

141 W. High Street Bellefonte, PA 16823 Uni 814 355-1178

Price: Donations welcome

Award winning songwriters Doug irwin, Jim Colbert & Bryan Homan

Saturday, July 24th, 2010

Sharing the evening with my friend from Folk College and Greenwood, Diana Wagner. Diana's CD is a personal favorite, and I'm elated that she performs the song Boattail Riviera (although not on her CD... but perhaps on her next one!) My first trip to play in the D.C area- looking forward to it!

Saturday, July 10th, 2010

Something new for Arts Festival... a musical "fill in" near the Willard Building on campus. I'm pleased that my friend Susan Bowser will be joining me on fiddle. If you've always wondered what a Scandanavian fiddle tune would sound like if I accompanied it on guitar, dude, here's your chance to find out. NOTE: my original contract said Friday; actual day we're playing is Saturday.

Saturday, June 26th, 2010

Summer's Best Music Fest

Summer's Best Music Festival - to be confirmed - 12:30

State College, PA 16803

Price: Free!

We LOVE SBMF! Come downtown and join us for a day of fantastic music of all sorts of genres... there's always something for everyone at Summer's Best.

Friday, June 25th, 2010

Lemont Village Green

Lemont Village Green with Cynthia Mazzant - 7:00

123 Mt. Nittany Road Lemont, PA U.S

Price: Free

Saturday, June 5th, 2010

Free Block party for the community Saturday June 5. Come join us for free hot dogs and hamburgers, $2 milkshakes, activities for the family and of course, free music! Hannah Bingman will play from 5:30 - 7; I will play from7-8:30.

Saturday, June 5th, 2010

Come join us for a Community Block party at Standing Stone! More details to come, but we know there will be food and fun for all ages, and that Hannah Bingman will perform from 5 - 7 and I'll take over the stage when she heads up to the Bullfrog Brewery to play a late show! Come celebrate Summer at Standing Stone!

Saturday, May 15th, 2010

I'm happy to say I'm a finalist in the 2010 Rose Garden Coffeehouse songwriting competition. Given some of my favorite songwriters have been here, too -- Jud Caswell, Joe Crookston, Jenny Goodspeed, Dave Potts -- I can say with all sincerity I'm just happy to have made it this far. I've heard nothing but good things about the Rose Garden from people who have played or been audience there, and I'm very much looking forward to the experience. The songs I entered were Boattail Riviera and Clemente, both recorded at Frigo Studios. Clemente will make it to the CD; I'll be revisiting Boattail for it - this was pretty much a recording done solely to enter the contest. So if you're in the vicinity of Mansfield, MA on May 15, come out and listen! April Verch is the headliner that night, so I can guarantee it's going to be an evening of great music!

http://www.rosegardenfolk.com/general/contest.php

Saturday, May 1st, 2010

Cherry Alley Café

Split Bill with Hannah Bingman - 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.

21 N. 3rd Street Lewisburg, PA 17837 U.S 570-524-1234

I always love the opportunity to be part of a show with my friend Hannah Bingman... this is a new venue for me, and I'm excited about the show. C'mon out! Check out their web site for directions and a peek at their delightful menu... should be a way-fun time.

Saturday, April 17th, 2010

Generoo Guitar Workshop

Capo and Songwriting workshops - Afternoon

Beaver Lutheran Church, Rt. 522 Beaver Springs, PA 17812 Uni

Price: TBD

I will be part of the Generoo Guitar workshops again this year, teaching Capo Techniques and co-hosting the Songwriting workshop with the oh-so-talented Hannah Bingman. This was a blast last year, the Generoo folks are wonderful people and it's my pleasure to be a part of this event again.

Thursday, April 8th, 2010

Avenue 209 Coffeehouse

Opening for Greg Klyma - TBD

209 Bellefonte Ave Lock Haven, PA 16823 570 748-6738

Price: pass the hat

I'll be doing a short opening set before Buffalo's favorite Folk-son, Greg Klyma, takes the stage...so pass the beef on weck and come enjoy some tunes!

Sunday, March 7th, 2010

Songwriters in the Round at Elk Creek, featuring Brad Yoder, Hannah Bingman, KJ and myself, "in the round." Or at least, in a shape somewhat reminiscent of a crescent. This one is gonna be fun... Elk Creek has great food and great beer, so come for a meal and the music!

Friday, January 22nd, 2010

Wagon Shed Concert Series

Wagon Shed Open Mic - Featured Performer - 8:00

109 N 2nd St New Freedom, PA 17349

I will perform at approximately 9:30. This is my first time at this popular open mic/concert series, and it should be fun. My friend Joe Iandanza from Long Island will also be a featured performer this evening. C'mon out!